Players the Ravens could target in the second and third rounds of the NFL draft

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The Ravens entered the NFL draft with 11 picks and a couple of glaring needs. The hope in Baltimore is that Penn State guard Vega Ioane, the No. 14 overall pick, fills one of them.

But general manager Eric DeCosta’s work is only just beginning. The Ravens have a pick in the second (No. 45) and third round (No. 80). They can’t afford to be wasteful with either Friday night.

“I need some more picks, because there are some good players that are going to be available, but we do hope to definitely attack some other position groups as well,” DeCosta said Thursday night. “I think that when you think you’re good with the roster, things happen, right? And so, we want to be strong at every position with as much depth as possible. And that’s why we’re excited, I think, about the next couple of days and the amount of picks that we have, and the opportunities that present themselves.”

Here are 10 prospects the Ravens could target on Friday, grouped by where they fall on Wide Left’s consensus big board.

Second round

Indiana CB D’Angelo Ponds (No. 40): Ponds checks every box but one: size. At the NFL scouting combine, he measured in under 5 feet 9 (second percentile among cornerbacks), weighed 182 pounds (11th percentile) and had a 72-inch wingspan (seventh percentile). And yet few outside cornerbacks fared better last season. Over his two seasons at Indiana, Ponds allowed a passer rating when targeted in coverage of 55.4 and 49.5, according to Pro Football Focus. He allowed one touchdown and had five interceptions in that stretch. With Ponds’ impressive speed, dogged mentality and advanced feel for the position, he could be a long-term answer out wide or in the slot. South Carolina’s Brandon Cisse and Miami’s Keionte Scott could also be answers with Marlon Humphrey’s future beyond 2026 unclear.

Georgia DL Christen Miller (No. 42): Miller never played more than 437 defensive snaps in a single season at Georgia, but that was enough to flash his upside. His impact went beyond his modest career production (11.5 tackles, four sacks). The 6-4, 321-pound Miller can shoot through gaps with his quickness and is hard to displace in the run game. His long injury history could be a red flag, however, and he’s still figuring things out as a pass rusher. Miller wouldn’t be a one-for-one replacement for Nnamdi Madbuike — he’s probably best suited for a nose tackle role — but he could help as a rookie.

Illinois edge Gabe Jacas (No. 50): Jacas was a four-year starter at Illinois whose pass rush production steadily improved over the past three seasons, from four sacks to eight to 11. Despite having shorter arms (31st percentile among edge rushers), he has the lower-body strength and violent hands to win with power. Jacas’ awareness in run defense is inconsistent, but he’s considered a hard worker and was voted a team captain last year. Oklahoma’s R Mason Thomas, Central Florida’s Malachi Lawrence and Michigan’s Derrick Moore, a Baltimore native and Saint Frances graduate, could also be in range for second-round consideration.

Louisville WR Chris Bell (No. 54): Bell was expected to be a first-round pick until he tore his ACL in November. He’s ahead of schedule in his recovery, according to his agent, and could be the first wide receiver taken on Day 2. Bell is not a refined route runner or natural tackle-breaker, but he looks as if he were designed in a lab to play wide receiver: 6-2, 222 pounds, big hands, impressive acceleration. He had 72 catches for 917 yards and six touchdowns in 11 games last season, including nine catches for 136 yards and two scores in an upset win over Miami. Alabama’s Germie Bernard could also be in the mix here — and perhaps Washington’s Denzel Boston, too, if his surprising fall continues.

Vanderbilt TE Eli Stowers (No. 58): Stowers is one of the most explosive tight end prospects in draft history. At 6-4 and 239 pounds, he ran a 4.51-second 40-yard dash and posted a 45.5-inch vertical jump and 11-3 broad jump, the longest measurement in combine history at the position. Stowers is relatively new to playing tight end — he moved over from quarterback in 2023 — and it shows with his glaring limitations as a blocker. But his speed, size and spatial awareness make him an attractive target downfield.

Third round

Ohio State TE Max Klare (No. 71): Klare had a quiet 2025 season (43 catches for 448 yards and two touchdowns) on a stacked Ohio State offense after transferring from Purdue, where he had 51 catches for 685 yards and four touchdowns in 2024. The 6-4, 246-pound Klare has had issues with drops and is limited as a blocker, but his fluidity helps him create separation at the top of his routes and generate yards after the catch. Georgia’s Oscar Delp and Stanford’s Sam Roush could also hear their name called on Day 2.

Auburn C Connor Lew (No. 76): Medical concerns might be the only thing keeping Lew from a top-50 grade as a prospect. He tore his ACL in October, which sidelined him during the predraft process. Lew started as a true freshman at Auburn, took on presnap responsibilities with protection calls and impressed in zone running schemes with his lateral agility. He can struggle with power, but he doesn’t turn 21 until August.

Oklahoma DL Gracen Halton (No. 83): After Peter Woods, whom the Kansas City Chiefs took No. 29 overall, this draft is thin on three-technique linemen, who, like Madubuike, align over a guard’s outside shoulder. The 6-3, 293-pound Halton is the highest-rated Day 2 prospect for that role. He had 8.5 sacks and three forced fumbles over the past two years at Oklahoma, including 30 pressures in 13 games last year, according to PFF. Halton’s quick off the ball and knows how to slip blocks and finish plays, but with his smaller frame, he can get overwhelmed at the point of attack. Florida State’s Darrell Jackson and Southeast Louisiana’s Kaleb Proctor are also potential Day 2 prospects to watch.

Michigan edge Jaishawn Barham (No. 85): Barham, a Prince George’s County native, was a four-star recruit at Saint Frances and two-year starter at Maryland. After one season at Michigan, he changed positions, moving from linebacker to more of a full-time edge rusher role. Barham had 32 tackles and 10 tackles for loss last season, including four sacks. At 6-3 and 240 pounds, he has long arms (76th percentile among edge rushers), big hands (80th percentile) and the speed to threaten the edge (74th-percentile 10-yard split). Barham’s run-stopping skills give him a high floor, and his full pass rush potential is still untapped. Auburn’s Keyron Crawford and Penn State’s Dani Dennis-Sutton, a McDonogh graduate, could also be third-round targets.

North Dakota State WR Bryce Lance (No. 87): Lance, the younger brother of former No. 3 overall pick Trey Lance, dominated in his final two seasons at North Dakota State, going for a combined 2,150 receiving yards and 25 touchdowns. He averaged 21.2 yards per reception and won 66.7% of his contested-catch opportunities last year, according to PFF. The 6-3, 204-pound Lance ran a 4.34-second 40 at the combine and had an impressive 41.5-inch vertical jump. But he’s faster than he is quick and needs to prove he can reliably win against cornerbacks above the Football Championship Subdivision level. Georgia State’s Ted Hurst, Connecticut’s Skyler Bell and Notre Dame’s Malachi Fields could also get a look in the third round.